Dietary Aide Jobs
A Dietary Aide, also known as a dietetic aide, is a professional who provides crucial support within the nutrition industry, primarily in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or rehabilitation centers. Their primary role involves assisting dietitians or nutritionists in food planning and preparation, ensuring the meals meet the dietary needs of the patients. This could include preparing special meals for patients with food allergies, diabetes, or other specific dietary requirements. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to food safety standards, and sometimes even helping patients with their meals. A Dietary Aide is also often in charge of keeping records, including meal consumption, food inventory, and patient dietary information.
Key skills for a Dietary Aide include strong knowledge of nutrition and diet, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. In terms of certification, there aren't specific certifications required for this role, although a Food Handler's Permit is usually expected. Prior to becoming a Dietary Aide, a person might have experience in roles such as a kitchen helper, food service worker, or even a caregiver. These positions provide valuable experience in food preparation, safety procedures, and patient interaction, all of which are very beneficial for a Dietary Aide role.
Role: Dietary Aide Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility....
Overview Now hiring Diet Aide I-Food Service. Offering a $1,000.00 sign-on Oversees the patient tray delivery system and feeding which includes meals, floor stock, nourishment, and the monitoring...
Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....
Record patient preference for meal preparation. Instruct production as to the specific item and quantity of each food item to prepare....
RiverWoods is currently looking for a Per Diem Healthcare Server/ Diet Aid to come and join our team! As a server, you will provide a high level of customer service to our residents in a friendly,...
Position Highlights Hendricks Hospital is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our wonderful team! Our dietary staff are responsible for providing quality meals for our patients and residents....
RiverWoods is currently looking for a Per Diem Healthcare Server/ Diet Aide to come and join our team! As a server, you will provide a high level of customer service to our residents in a...
Per Diem Position The Nutrition Services Clerk is responsible for essential clerical duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to patients....
We're seeking a compassionate and energetic Dietary Aide to join our team....
Dietary Aide PeopleReady of Hickory, NC is now hiring Dietary Aides in Lenoir, NC! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week....
Responsibilities The Server / Dietary Aide is responsible for creating a high quality dining experience for customers by assisting with meal preparation, dining room preparation, and meal service consistent...
The Lead Dietary Aide will supervise and provide direction to the Dietary Aides for the cleanliness of the kitchen and service equipment....
The Opportunity: The Dietary Aide provides support to the set up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home....
Job Description At Extendicare, we believe that working as a tea m and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our culinary...
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-19292 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA...
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- Dessert Making
- Regulations
- Salads
- Ergonomics
- Nutrition Care Process
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Wellness Programs
- Nutrition
- Nutrition Analysis
- Therapeutic Diets
- Modified Diets
- Portion Control
- Meal Planning
- Tube Feeding
- Wellness Coaching
- Meal Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Dishwashing
- Catering
- Genetics
- Food Preparation
- Long-Term Care
- Sanitation
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- Outpatient
- Acute Care
- Food Safety
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- Wellness
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- Cooking
- Nursing
- Health Care
- Housekeeping
- High School Diploma
- English
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
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